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Introduction
When George Strait sings, you can almost feel the weight of the words sinking into your soul, and “That’s What Breaking Hearts Do” is no exception. This song, like many of Strait’s hits, is a gentle reminder of the bittersweet nature of love. It captures that all-too-familiar ache, the one you feel when love doesn’t go the way you’d hoped. It’s not just about the heartache, though; it’s about the understanding that comes with it, the realization that sometimes, that’s just what happens when hearts are on the line.
The beauty of this song lies in its simplicity. Strait’s voice, rich with experience and warmth, wraps around the lyrics like a comforting embrace, even as it tells a story of loss. The melody is classic country—uncomplicated, yet deeply resonant—allowing the emotion of the words to take center stage. It’s a song that doesn’t need to shout to be heard; its power is in its quiet honesty.
What makes “That’s What Breaking Hearts Do” stand out is how relatable it is. We’ve all been there, haven’t we? That moment when you realize that something you cherished is slipping away, and no matter how hard you try to hold on, you know it’s already gone. Strait sings with a kind of wisdom that only comes from living through it, making this song feel like a conversation with an old friend who just gets it.
Listening to this track, you might find yourself reflecting on your own experiences with love and loss. Maybe it’ll bring a tear to your eye, or maybe it’ll just make you nod in quiet understanding. Either way, it’s a song that speaks to the universal truth that breaking hearts is just part of what makes us human.
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Lyrics
… You try and try to erase
That lonely look on your face
You try and try to pretend
Soon it’s all going to end
You cry a few more tears
Into a few more beers
The days turn to weeks
And the weeks feel like years
… That’s what breaking hearts do
That’s what breaking hearts do
They cause you so much pain
Make you go insane
That’s what breaking hearts do
… Every time you try to walk
In circles, you walk
Every time you try to talk
In circles, you talk
You can’t think straight
Your mind starts to spin
You can try to fight it
But you know you can’t win
… Feel like your hands are tied
Bound up, strapped down, busted inside
Don’t have the will to find your way
And you don’t think you can take it even one more day
… Feel like your hands are tied
Bound up, strapped down, busted inside
Don’t have the will to find your way
And you don’t think you can take it even one more day
… They keep you looking out your window
They keep you checking your phone
You hear a sound at your door
You walk across that floor
But you’re still there all alone
… That’s what breaking hearts do
That’s what breaking hearts do
They cause you so much pain
Make you go insane
That’s what breaking hearts do
… They cause you so much pain
They make you go insane
That’s what breaking hearts do